Dear John: These are very turbulent times with so much at stake for our democracy and our future. As the UN Climate Conference gets underway in Madrid, it’s clearer than ever that we need a more informed America to protect our planet and preserve our republic. That’s why I’m reaching out to you before Giving Tuesday ends to remind you to please support the Center for Media and Democracy’s prize-winning investigations into corporate influence and corruption. As the President of CMD’s board and its past director, I know first-hand how hard the CMD team works to dig behind the scenes so that you have the information you need to fight back against the special interests calling the shots with too many politicians. And it’s working! We continue to expose ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council), the corporate pay-to-play bill mill, unmask Charles Koch’s massive political network, and blow the whistle on the climate denial groups fronting for the carbon kings. As we head into the critical 2020 elections—and what will without a doubt be the worst year so far for dark money spending—CMD’s work is needed now more than ever. | 
